Private tour in Athens Nikos G

Pricing Details
Base cost of tour
  • $ 911 USD

Meteora Monasteries & Thermopylae Battlefield Private Full Day Tour from Athens

Tour #1037690
Pricing Details
Base cost of tour

up to 2 people

12 hours

Private transportation

Party Size:

1

Overview of your Athens tour:

Why this tour? It is authentic and personalized and I operate this private tour in a non-touristy way avoiding the delays, the crowds, and the touristy food, and by adding some extra free experiences where possible and time permitting. We visit the famous Meteora (UNESCO Heritage Site) monasteries from Athens. A great long trip and a long day but worth the visit! Meteora ("suspended in the air") was the hiding spot for the monks from the Romans. We explore two (or 3) amazing monasteries depending on your fitness and timing. We drive around the Meteora maze finding different spots to take photos and enjoy the amazing views. Then, you head for a great (included) lunch & drinks under the guidance of your tour leader. No fixed menu! Authentic Greek food, location, and people; away from the tourist traps. On the way back to Athens, we also stop to stretch at the battlefield of Thermopylae and the famous 300 of King Leonidas of Sparta.

Your Athens tour itinerary

Start at 7 a. m. From your Athens accommodation or port or airport, we'll drive north towards Meteora. ☼ The great Meteoron Monastery, built on an imposing rock, is the oldest, the biggest, and the most important among the monasteries. * ☼ In 1350 a daring ascetic named Varlaam ascended the monastery which was named after him. * ☼ The Holy Trinity Monastery, according to historical sources, must have been built between 1458 and 1476. * It is very important to mention that I will take you to several viewpoints in order to see and photograph the monasteries from different angles. This makes a huge difference from just visiting the monasteries. ☼ Lunch at a special location away from tourism and with authentic food and drinks. ☼ A quick stop at the Battlefield of Thermopylae to stretch our legs before heading back to Athens. * You will be unaccompanied by me at these sites since I'm not a licensed tour guide.

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Transportation Details
Type: Private Transportation

All transportation is by an air-conditioned large brand-new 2022 vehicle. Larger (private) groups can also be accommodated but please remember you'll need to be part of the same family or friends. Please contact me for a quote. For 4-8 people, a large 2021 minivan will be used for the trip.

What's included
  • Other: ☼ Always a highlight of this tour (and part of your experience) is the authentic lunch in a non-touristy location as my personal treat. ☼ In-car bottled water and information booklet with trip/sites details. Touristy stops at souvenirs, pottery shops, etc, are NOT included unless specifically requested by your-selves. The included lunch is part of your experience.
  • Private Guide
  • Private Transportation
What's extra
  • Other: Personal expenses. Entrance fees: ☼ Tickets to the monasteries; at 3 EUR per monastery per person ☼ Professional guide to the monasteries (can be arranged if required) ☼ Pickup and drop-off in areas outside of Athens with possible additional cost depending on the exact location.
Meeting location

Airport: ,Cruise: An extra cost of 50 EUR for the airport pick-up and 50 EUR if you carry your luggage with you.,ByGuide: • Hotel pickup and drop-off within a 2 Km radius from the center of Athens is included. • Pickup and drop-off in areas outside of Athens with possible additional cost depending on the exact location.

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
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Tour categories

Day Trip

History

City Highlights

Languages
Fluent

Greek

Conversational

English

Activity level
Light
Accessibility

Kid Friendly

Book with a 20% deposit!

Size:

up to 2 people

Duration:

12 hours

Transportation:

Private transportation

Party Size:

1

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$ 911 USD

Book with a 20% deposit!

Size:

up to 2 people

Duration:

12 hours

Transportation:

Private transportation

Party Size:

1

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View our Cancellation policy

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